Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
tooth
|noun • verb
Advertisement
N
noun
A hard, bony structure in the jaws of vertebrates, used for biting and chewing.
Example Sentences
"I lost a tooth while playing soccer."
"The dentist examined my teeth for cavities."
"A child's baby teeth eventually fall out."
V
verb
To grind or tear something using teeth.
Example Sentences
"He began to tooth the raw meat to make it easier to eat."
"The child will tooth on the tough piece of candy."
"Please tooth the edges of the paper for a smoother finish."